The longest journey may indeed begin with a single step, but the origin story of one of my formative gardening explorations ...

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working ...

As wildflowers go, the mountain jewelflower is demure, clever and quietly unbreakable. It has spread across many of California's iconic landscapes, from Sonoma wine country to the oak-dotted foothills ...

An individual's dominance over another determines priority access to resources such as food or mating partners, and thus reproductive success. However, the rank within the clan can be calculated using ...

You may think that as long as you eat a banana every once in a while, you’re good on the potassium front. But the truth is, most of us need to up our intake of foods high in potassium. “Only about 2% ...

There are few things less sexy than talking about blood pressure. Unfortunately, there are also few things more important for your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia examined how different combinations of fat, carbohydrates, and plant-based protein affected biological age in adults ages 65 to 75 ...

Share on Pinterest To slow down aging, cut down on fatty foods, a new study suggests. Image credit: Halfpoint/Getty Images A new study examined how dietary adjustments may affect biological aging in ...

Legumes and soy foods may offer meaningful protection against high blood pressure, according to a new analysis. Credit: Shutterstock Higher soy and legume intake may reduce the risk of high blood ...

Researchers found that people who followed healthier plant-based diets had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Diet quality appeared to matter, with unhealthy plant-based foods ...

The plants growing along streets, around public buildings and in front yards across Lafayette may seem like a small detail. But local leaders say they can play a major role in drainage, stormwater ...

A plant-based eating style called the EAT-Lancet diet can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease while also helping the environment, a new study suggests. The diet allows for moderate amounts of ...